It is commonly believed that learning styles are not really concerned with "what" learners learn, but rather "how" they prefer to learn and it is also an important factor for students' academic achievement and attitudes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the learning styles of pre-service teachers enrolled at elementary education…

The nature of science aspects (NOS) are the most emphasized theme in many curriculum and reform attempts. Teachers as a curriculum implementer in the classroom play important role for policy, arrangements and classroom experiences on NOS understandings of students. Researchers generally assessed the teachers' NOS conceptions using open-ended…

Describes some elementary science and technology programs and what can be learned about them from the Internet. Discusses what is available from each. (Author/NB)

Investigates outcomes of the systematic identification of the broad and complex factors influencing primary science program delivery at the classroom and school level. Uses the Science Curriculum Implementation Questionnaire (SCIQ) and identifies strategies for the improvement of science curriculum delivery. (Author/YDS)

Presents several scientific activities for elementary school students focusing on electric circuits and conductivity. (ASK)

Explains elementary science education and science curriculum in Lebanon and describes the status of teacher education programs for elementary school teachers. (Contains 16 references.) (YDS)

Investigates teacher education methods for teacher development as constructivist science instructors. Explains a typical day in a classroom using the traditional teaching approach and makes recommendations for promoting scientific thinking and problem solving. (YDS)

Investigates preservice elementary school teachers' perceptions of the changes in science teaching and learning over time and integrating these with educational technology. (Contains 13 references.) (YDS)

Analyzes changes and developments in the primary science curriculum in Botswana from 1969-1989. Discusses the objectives, basic concepts, and reasons for change during three time periods: 1969-1982, 1982-1989, and 1989-present. Identifies discovery teaching as the recommended method of instruction. (Contains 17 references.) (Author/YDS)

Discusses the problems of science education in Thailand and presents a hands-on teaching approach in science and mathematics as a revolutionary approach to these problems. (YDS)

Elementary school science teachers experience long histories of stereotypical science learning activities that impact the way they understand science and their teaching methods. Examines the perceptions of preservice elementary teachers as reflected in drawings of themselves teaching in various international settings. (Contains 18 references.)…

Documents the history and present state of science education at the primary level in Cyprus against the background of the general educational system and goals. (WRM)

Criticizes the national curriculum in England and Wales for not giving elementary-school teachers the freedom to explore relationships between subjects, especially as they relate to scientific and technological literacy. Argues that teacher education in science and technology and teacher input into curriculum development must also be improved.…

Reviews the history of environmental awareness and environmental education in Bangladesh. Presents a statement of the principal aims and objectives of environmental education at the primary level. (DDR)

Details an effort in Gambia to enable primary teachers to use a hands on-approach to science teaching. Discusses availability of equipment, improvisation, application, use of time, lack of confidence, and class size as concerns in this professional development effort. (DDR)